Paris, France

Language: French

Christel Boudignon taught this in-person infant massage instructor training in Paris, France in October 2026, with the course delivered in French. If you missed it, check the upcoming trainings for the next course near you, or learn about the steps to certification.

Who this training is for

The training is open to anyone who works with babies and families: midwives, nurses, health visitors, doulas, physiotherapists, early-years educators and childminders, as well as parents who would like to share infant massage in their community. No previous massage experience is needed. Meeting in Paris means you learn hands-on in a small group, practising with dolls and observing a real parent-and-baby session under Christel Boudignon’s guidance.

• Format: In person in Paris
• Location: Paris, France
• Language: French
• IAIM Trainer: Christel Boudignon
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), after completing certification

Your learning journey

Over the course you will work through the IAIM 15-point core curriculum created by our founder, Vimala McClure. You will learn the full infant massage routine, how to teach it to parents rather than massaging babies yourself, and how to adapt each stroke as a baby grows from birth to one year. Time is also given to babies born prematurely and babies with additional needs.

Becoming a certified instructor

Once you have finished the training, you join IAIM as a member and work towards certification with Christel Boudignon’s support. Certified instructors teach parents in homes, clinics, hospitals and community centres, and many go on to give talks, run in-service sessions or, after years of experience, train as IAIM Trainers themselves.

Looking for the next course?

Interested in training with Christel Boudignon? Ask about the next dates. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or visit massage-bebe-formation.fr. Or browse upcoming IAIM trainings worldwide.

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